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Writing Curriculum

The Simplify Writing® Curriculum is aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It prepares students for the writing and grammar portion of STAAR assessments.

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Why Simplify Writing® is the Best Choice for Texas Students

Systematic,
Explicit Lessons

We provide teachers with flexible writing lessons that can be used in both universal and intervention settings.

SoR-Aligned Encoding

Our lessons support the relationship between sounds and words as students learn to spell.

Includes Professional Development

We include a rigorous 8-hour writing training on using evidence-based practices in their literacy block.

Science of Writing
Research-Based Components

Component

Evidence

Systematic, Explicit Instruction

Every Simplify Writing® unit focuses on one targeted skill, breaking down the writing process into manageable pieces for clarity. Teachers use direct instruction to model each skill and provide opportunities for students to immediately apply it in their own writing.

Graphic Organizers

Consistent graphic organizers are used for each part of the writing process from Kindergarten to 8th grade, providing a framework for students to map ideas and organize their thoughts. 

Integration with Reading

Students will interact with high-quality mentor texts and reference texts throughout each unit. Authentic writing tasks also allow students to apply and extend their comprehension skills in writing. Finally, students will use and apply phonics skills for encoding, connecting the tasks of reading and writing. 

Modeling & Exemplar Usages

Teacher models are the cornerstone of every Simplify Writing® unit, with guidance that shows teachers exactly how to use the mentor texts provided to model skills for students. Student exemplars are also provided for every genre to show authentic writing at a range of levels. 

Consistent & Timely Feedback

The Simplify Writing® curriculum uses quick check-ins, peer feedback, small groups, and 1-on-1 conferring to ensure all students have the support they need to grow as writers. 

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Science of Writing
Research-Based Components

Systematic, Explicit Instruction

Every Simplify Writing® unit focuses on one targeted skill, breaking down the writing process into manageable pieces for clarity. Teachers use direct instruction to model each skill and provide opportunities for students to immediately apply it in their own writing.

Graphic Organizers

Consistent graphic organizers are used for each part of the writing process from Kindergarten to 8th grade, providing a framework for students to map ideas and organize their thoughts. 

Integration with Reading

Students will interact with high-quality mentor texts and reference texts throughout each unit. Authentic writing tasks also allow students to apply and extend their comprehension skills in writing. Finally, students will use and apply phonics skills for encoding, connecting the tasks of reading and writing. 

Modeling & Exemplar Usages

Teacher models are the cornerstone of every Simplify Writing® unit, with guidance that shows teachers exactly how to use the mentor texts provided to model skills for students. Student exemplars are also provided for every genre to show authentic writing at a range of levels. 

Consistent & Timely Feedback

The Simplify Writing® curriculum uses quick check-ins, peer feedback, small groups, and 1-on-1 conferring to ensure all students have the support they need to grow as writers. 

THE TEXAS TEACHER EXPERIENCE

"...easy to follow..."

"I love Simplify Writing because it is a comprehensive program that has all of the components needed to meet the TEKS requirements for meeting/exceeding Instructional planning standard. The lesson plans are easy to follow and even has it scripted, so even a sub could follow. I love the options of student work available with paper copy or assign it to Google classroom."

Christy W.

Texas Classrooms

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